May 1, 2026

Sources:Republicans anti-LGBTQ riders: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/05/01/republicans-attach-five-anti-lgbtq-riders-to-state-department-funding-bill/Palm Beach Compass grant restored: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/lakeworth/2026/05/01/palm-beach-county-restores-grant-for-lgbtq-compass-community-center-air-conditioner-lake-worth/89891391007/Anti-trans influencer Surgeon General nomination: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/05/just-nominated-an-anti-trans-influencer-who-sells-supplements-to-be-surgeon-general/Okaeri event LA: https://www.losangelesblade.com/2026/05/01/okaeri-is-welcoming-generations-of-lgbtq-japanese-americans-home/U.S.-Philippines health pact concerns: https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2026/05/01/us-philippines-health-pact-raises-lgbtq-hiv-care-concerns/